Job Opportunity: Coffee Processing & Roasting Plant Manager position available at Moyee coffee Rosting plc in Sendafa, Addis Ababa. Agriculture jobs in Ethiopia are in high demand. Apply now through GeezJobs - Ethiopia's leading job portal.

About Moyee Coffee:
Moyee Coffee Roasting Plc is the first multinational coffee roasting company based in Ethiopia and a pioneer in FairChain coffee. As a fully integrated company—from crop to cup—we handle everything from growing to roasting coffee locally. We export premium roasted coffee to international markets and supply top-tier hotels and leading supermarkets across Ethiopia.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and driven Coffee Processing & Roasting Plant Manager to oversee all operations at our Sendafa Cleaning & Roasting facility. This role involves managing the full value chain of coffee cleaning and processing, roasting, quality control, packaging, export preparation, staff and facility supervision. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both green coffee processing and roasting operations, with a commitment to quality, efficiency, and social impact. Knowledge and experience in coffee farm & washing station operations is highly regarded.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Coffee Processing (Green Coffee):

• Manage and oversee the full coffee processing cycle: coffee reception, weighing, packing, quality management, cleaning and processing and storage.
• Ensure traceability, quality control, and alignment with specialty coffee, organic, RA certification standards.
• Supervise production management, machine operations, inventory control operations.

2. Roasting Operations:

• Manage export and local sales operation in alignment with quality profiles and client specifications.
• Calibrate and maintain roasting machines to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Work closely with roasting and quality control team to develop and maintain roasting and cupping protocols for each roast batch.
• Ensure traceability, quality control, and alignment with specialty coffee, organic, RA certification standards.
• Supervise production management, machine operations, inventory control operations.

3. Quality Control & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with all relevant food safety, hygiene, and environmental standards (e.g., Organic, Rainforest Alliance, FSSC 22000).
• Monitor and document every stage of production to support certifications and traceability systems.
• Collaborate with internal quality management experts and external certifiers to ensure full compliance.

4. Factory Operations Management:

• Lead day-to-day operations of the plant, ensuring efficient workflow, optimal resource utilization, and minimal downtime.
• Oversee preventive maintenance of processing and roasting machinery.
• Monitor raw material inputs, inventory, and finished goods storage.
• Enforce occupational health and safety policies and conduct regular training.

5. Team Management:

• Supervise factory staff across cleaning, processing, roasting, and packaging units.
• Lead recruitment, training, performance monitoring, and team development.
• Build a strong culture of delivery accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

6. Reporting & Strategic Input:

• Provide regular reports to senior management on production KPIs, quality metrics, machine maintenance, and cost controls.
• Contribute to strategic planning, including seasonal production forecasting, equipment upgrades, and process improvements.

 Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, Agro-processing, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in coffee processing and/or roasting operations, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• In-depth knowledge of Ethiopian coffee industry standards, ECX processes, and international export requirements.
• Hands-on experience with coffee roasting equipment and cleaning machines (e.g., Probat, Giesen, or similar).
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with quality certifications such as Organic, FSSC 22000, Rainforest Alliance….
• Competency in Microsoft Office; experience with ERP or production management software is a plus.

How To Apply

Application Procedure

Review of applications will begin as soon as they are received and only complete applications will be considered. In the event that an outstanding applicant is identified early in the search process,

we reserve the right to appoint them before the deadline. For this reason, we encourage interested candidates to apply at the earliest possible time. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we will only be able to contact shortlisted candidates.

Application Instructions

Candidates are requested to submit their updated resume and cover letter to recruitmentmoyeegroup@gmail.com.

Please mention the job title “Application - Coffee Processing & Roasting Plant Manager” in the subject line of the email.